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Benefit changes 2017

Universal Credit requirements for parents to look for work

Universal Credit Housing Costs element removed for young people

Universal Credit - taper to be reduced, and youth obligation

Two child limit within Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit changes - additional room requirement

Family element/First child element removed from Tax Credits/Universal Credit

Employment Support Allowance work-related activity component abolished

Bereavement Support payment - BSP

Benefit Cap exemption for Universal Credit claimants is changing

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